SororAKS ADN, RN

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    What gets you through?

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Absolutely! Chocolate WORKS
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    Can a nurse be Disciplined in every state

    SororAKS replied to ontheupside's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What puzzles me about the structure of government, of which regulatory agencies are a part of, is that there is virtually no oversight or grievance process that actually has teeth to hold the members...
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    I got a job!

    SororAKS replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for sharing this! It is helpful to those who are in a similar situation and will need to know how to approach this with potential employers in a positive, honest manner. Good luck to you and...
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    Wrongful termination or being put between a rock and a hard place!

    SororAKS replied to jrstephens1's topic in General Nursing

    These days, BON's and employers are doing things that make my head spin and in this particular area, very believable. Having been through a similar situation, I fully understand how frustrating it is....
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    Wrongful termination or being put between a rock and a hard place!

    SororAKS replied to jrstephens1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to PM you
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    What gets you through?

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the most difficult lessons I've had to learn with all this, is the fine art of surrender. Surrender does not mean you give up, doesn't mean passivity or resignation, nor does it mean that my...
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    FirstLab

    SororAKS replied to GreenFeather's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The clinic where I get my testing done plainly states in writing that they can only do Observed tests for female clients. As far as doing the Rogaine, is there any way you can get your personal...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    SororAKS replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I responded with "No" because that is an underutilized word with nurses. I didn't include much context. My
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    If you could speak your mind...

    SororAKS replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "No".
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    Working Out and Working?

    SororAKS replied to suzibk215's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yoga and Pilates, alternatively, at home, as well as walking in the evenings with my
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    It Ain't Like The Movies!

    SororAKS replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

    I don't watch medical shows, but when I used to some of my pet peeves were the lack of gloves on hands and showing doctors doing things they never do in real
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    Hair drug test requested

    SororAKS replied to Ihmbcm's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to getting your valid prescription documentation I would find an attorney that specializes in employment law and is experienced in working with the BON if they decide to report you. If...
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    If you could recommend changes, what would you suggest?

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As to whether these programs really do protect the public, I think back to the old days when a licensee could just move to another state or get a job elsewhere if they were caught. Those things aren't...
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    If you could recommend changes, what would you suggest?

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How those with substance abuse and mental health issues are dealt with would be far better without the profit motive that infects healthcare as a whole. The cozy arrangements that guarantee both...
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    How to File a Complaint against BON

    SororAKS replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yup. Try
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    Substances to avoid

    SororAKS replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi there GreenFeather: I'm not sure about the Kratom. Usually it will be either in your contract or other terms if that specifically is not allowed or must be managed in conjunction with an...
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    Professional Liability Insurance for Disciplined Nurses

    SororAKS replied to Rickcarter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I didn't think the fact that someone has been disciplined made a
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    I got a job!

    SororAKS replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!
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    Substances to avoid

    SororAKS replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thought I'd post this as it would be helpful under this heading: substances_that_cause_false_positives [Wiki Drug
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    SororAKS replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss
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    National Standards?

    SororAKS posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    http://www.omicsonline.com/open-access/state-physician-health-programs-require-national-standards-and-externaloversight-2378-5756-1000346.php?aid=65807 Although this is specifically referring to...
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    National Standards?

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish I'd known some of the points covered in the "Are PHP's still in our corner?" when I first started on this rocky road. It would've saved me a lot of
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    Question about fent OD?

    SororAKS replied to benmca13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The patient has problems that have nothing to do with Fentanyl. It isn't long acting at all. Something else is
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    Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    SororAKS replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    I think you have more than set appropriate boundaries. Your friend is manipulative. Don't let others guilt you into not acting in your best interests. You have done enough and more than met your...
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    Nurse Creates The Mother Lode of All Advance Directives.

    SororAKS replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I love